Mrs. Soffel (1984)
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- PG-13
- 1h 50min
- Drama, Romance
- 08 Feb 1985 (USA)
- Movie
Diane Keaton stars as a prison warden's wife who falls in love with a death row convict (Mel Gibson.) Believing he's innocent, she helps him and his convicted brother escape.
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Stars:
Awards:
- 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Diane Keaton | ... |
Kate Soffel
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| Mel Gibson | ... |
Ed Biddle
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| Matthew Modine | ... |
Jack Biddle
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| Edward Herrmann | ... |
Warden Peter Soffel
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| Trini Alvarado | ... |
Irene Soffel
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| Jennifer Dundas | ... |
Margaret Soffel
(as Jennie Dundas)
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| Danny Corkill | ... |
Eddie Soffel
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| Harley Cross | ... |
Clarence Soffel
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| Terry O'Quinn | ... |
Detective Buck McGovern
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| Pippa Pearthree | ... |
Maggie
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| William Youmans | ... |
Guard George Koslow
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| Maury Chaykin | ... |
Guard Charlie Reynolds
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Joyce Ebert | ... |
Matron Agnes Garvey
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| Wayne Robson | ... |
Halliday
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| Dana Wheeler-Nicholson | ... |
Jessie Bodyne
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Les Rubie | ... |
Mr. Stevenson
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| Paula Trueman | ... |
Mrs. Stevenson
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Nancy Chesney | ... |
Mrs. Fitzgerald
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Samantha Follows | ... |
Becky Knotts
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Katie McCombs | ... |
Rachel Garvey
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Linda Gabler | ... |
Leota Yoeders
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Eric Hebert | ... |
Paperboy
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Tom Harvey | ... |
Attorney Burke
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Jack Jessop | ... |
Attorney Watson
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William Duell | ... |
Lenny
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| John Dee | ... |
Old Prisoner
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J. Winston Carroll | ... |
Guard McGarey
(as John W. Carroll)
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| David Fox | ... |
McNeil
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Fred Booker | ... |
Trustee
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| Valerie Buhagiar | ... |
Alice
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| Norma Dell'Agnese | ... |
Woman Reporter
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Al Koslik | ... |
Reporter
(as Al Kozlik)
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| Philip Craig | ... |
Reporter
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| Frank Adamson | ... |
Swinehart
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| Don Granbery | ... |
Roach
(as Don Granberry)
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| Linda Carola | ... |
Factory Girl
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George Belskey | ... |
Mr. Bodyne
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| Maruska Stankova | ... |
Mrs. Bodyne
(as Marushka Stankova)
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| James Bradford | ... |
Minister
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Charles Jolliffe | ... |
Sheriff Hoon
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Rodger Barton | ... |
Deputy Hoon
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Jack Mather | ... |
Mr. Watson
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Lee-Max Walton | ... |
Harry
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| Sean Sullivan | ... |
Farmer
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Warren Van Evera | ... |
Farmer
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| Walter Massey | ... |
District Attorney
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Jane Foster | ... |
Elsie
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David Barckhoff | ... |
Boy on sidewalk (uncredited)
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| Tom Bishop Jr. | ... |
Young posse rider (uncredited)
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Chris Cummings | ... |
Boy (uncredited)
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| Len Doncheff | ... |
Polish Guard (uncredited)
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Clay Follett | ... |
Farmer (uncredited)
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| Heather Graham | ... |
Factory Girl (uncredited)
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| Kay Hawtrey | ... |
Peter's Secretary (uncredited)
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David Huckvale | ... |
Russian Twin (uncredited)
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Douglas Huckvale | ... |
Russian Twin (uncredited)
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| John Innes | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Derek Keurvorst | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Dan Lett | ... |
Young Man (uncredited)
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Don McManus | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| A.C. Peterson | ... |
Guard (uncredited)
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Dorothy Phelan | ... |
Old Aunt (uncredited)
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Lou Pitoscia | ... |
Prisoner (uncredited)
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Joe Shelby | ... |
Lawyer (uncredited)
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Gerry Tucker | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Victoria Vanderkloot | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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| Chuck Waters | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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Brian Young | ... |
McNeil's Secretary (uncredited)
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Ralph Zeldin | ... |
Russian (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Gillian Armstrong | ||
Written by
| Ron Nyswaner | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Dennis E. Jones | ... | associate producer (as Dennis Jones) |
| David Nicksay | ... | producer (as David A. Nicksay) |
| Scott Rudin | ... | producer |
| Edgar J. Scherick | ... | producer |
Music by
| Mark Isham | ||
Cinematography by
| Russell Boyd | ||
Editing by
| Nicholas Beauman | ||
Editorial Department
| Bob Kaiser | ... | color timer |
| Bruce Lange | ... | first assistant editor |
| John Pleffer | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Michael Rea | ... | second assistant editor |
Casting By
| Margery Simkin | ||
Production Design by
| Luciana Arrighi | ||
Art Direction by
| Roy Forge Smith | ||
Set Decoration by
| Dan Conley | ||
| Hilton Rosemarin | ||
Costume Design by
| Shay Cunliffe | ||
Makeup Department
| Linda Gill | ... | makeup artist |
| Patricia Green | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Paul LeBlanc | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Monty Diamond | ... | unit production manager: Pittsburgh |
| Dennis E. Jones | ... | production manager (as Dennis Jones) |
| Michael MacDonald | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ron Bozman | ... | first assistant director: Pittsburgh / second unit director |
| Bill Corcoran | ... | first assistant director |
| Mark Egerton | ... | assistant director |
| Richard Flower | ... | second assistant director |
| Rocco Gismondi | ... | third assistant director |
| Tony Gittelson | ... | second assistant director: Pittsburgh (as Anthony H. Gittelson) |
| Glenn Randall Jr. | ... | second unit director (as Glenn H. Randall Jr.) |
Art Department
| Daniel R. Bradette | ... | assistant property master |
| Jacques M. Bradette | ... | supervising set decorator (as Jacques Bradette) |
| J. Tracy Budd | ... | property master |
| Carmi Gallo | ... | assistant art director |
| Bill Harman | ... | construction coordinator |
| Andris Hausmanis | ... | assistant art director |
| Edward Pisoni | ... | art director: Pittsburgh |
Sound Department
| George H. Anderson | ... | sound effects editor (as George Anderson) |
| Dody Dorn | ... | dialogue editor (as Dody Jane Dorn) |
| Dennis Drummond | ... | sound effects editor |
| Robert Grieve | ... | supervising sound editor (as Bob Grieve) |
| Jay M. Harding | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David J. Kimball | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David Lee | ... | production sound mixer |
| Ray O'Reilly | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Andrew Patterson | ... | dialogue loop editor |
| Steve Switzer | ... | boom operator |
| Christian T. Cooke | ... | foley mixer (uncredited) |
| Terry Cooke | ... | temp mix re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
| Ken Dufva | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Reid Paul Martin | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
| Don White | ... | adr recording mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Kevin Pike | ... | special effects supervisor: Pittsburgh |
| David Neil Trifunovich | ... | special effects coordinator (as Neil Trifunovich) |
| Jacques Godbout | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Marco Bianco | ... | stunts |
| Robin Grathwol | ... | stunts |
| Glenn Randall Jr. | ... | stunt coordinator (as Glenn H. Randall Jr.) |
| Bruce Smith | ... | stunts |
| Victoria Vanderkloot | ... | stunts |
| Chuck Waters | ... | stunts |
| Pete White | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| George Berrios | ... | first assistant camera: Pittsburgh |
| Holly Bower | ... | still photographer |
| Ralph Brandofino | ... | second assistant camera: Pittsburgh |
| Darwin Deen | ... | director of photography: Pittsburgh (as Darwin Dean) |
| Tony Eldridge | ... | second electrician |
| Henri Fiks | ... | second camera operator |
| Ron Gillham | ... | key grip |
| Glen Goodchild | ... | second grip |
| Chris Harris | ... | second assistant camera |
| Gail Harvey | ... | still photographer |
| Chris Helcermanas-Benge | ... | still photographer |
| Chris Holmes | ... | chief lighting technician |
| John McCallum | ... | first assistant camera (as Sandy McCallum) |
| Peter Norman | ... | director of photography: Pittsburgh |
| Rod Parkhurst | ... | camera operator |
| Robert Saad | ... | second camera operator |
| Stuart Stein | ... | second assistant camera: Pittsburgh |
Casting Department
| Stuart Aikins | ... | casting: Toronto |
| Allan Amtzis | ... | casting assistant |
| Lynne Carrow | ... | additional casting |
| Brenda McConnell | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Linda Kemp | ... | wardrobe mistress (as Lynda Kemp) |
| Arthur Rowsell | ... | costumer: men |
| Patti Unger | ... | costumer: women (as Patty Unger) |
| SJ Teasdale | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Todd Arnow | ... | location auditor |
| Marc Dassas | ... | location manager |
| Cassie Freckleton | ... | location auditor |
| Stephen Seliy | ... | location manager: Pittsburgh (as Steve Seliy) |
| Adam J. Shully | ... | assistant location manager |
| Kevin Murphy | ... | locations productions assistant (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Mark Adler | ... | music arranger: string arrangements |
| Todd Boekelheide | ... | music supervisor |
| Gary Clayton | ... | music recordist |
Script and Continuity Department
| Penny Hynam | ... | script supervisor (as Penelope Hynam) |
Transportation Department
| Nick Sweetman | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Michael Barnathan | ... | assistant: Mr. Scherick |
| Nora Dunfee | ... | dialect consultant |
| Alice Ferrier | ... | production coordinator: Canada |
| Patricia Johnson | ... | unit publicist |
| Lisa McClelland | ... | production coordinator: Pittsburgh |
| Peggy Munns | ... | assistant: Ms. Armstrong |
| Rick Parker | ... | wrangler |
| Janice Polley | ... | assistant: Mr. Nicksay |
| Ed Urban | ... | technical advisor (as Lt. Ed Urban) |
| Tom Bishop Jr. | ... | horse wrangler (uncredited) |
| Casey Brown | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Linda Callow | ... | stand-in: Diane Keaton (uncredited) |
| Lev Mailer | ... | adr voice (uncredited) |
| Burke Mattsson | ... | title designer (uncredited) |
| Dan Roth | ... | adr voice (uncredited) |
| Sandy Webb | ... | legal (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- MGM/UA Entertainment Company (1984) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1985) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1985) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1985) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (1985) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (1985) (Argentina) (VHS)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1986) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Vídeo Arte (Brazil) (VHS)
- Argentina Video Home (2002) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Vídeo (2002) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Dolby Stereo (in selected theatres)
- Fred the Furrier (furs)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (title and opticals)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (re-recording facilities)
- Metrocolor (prints in)
- Panavision (Panaflex® Camera and lenses by)
- William F. White International (grip and lighting equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Peter Soffel is the stuffy warden of a remote American prison around the turn of the century. His wife, Kate, finds herself attracted to prisoner Ed Biddle. She abandons her husband and children to help Ed and his brother Jack escape and accompanies them into the wintery wasteland. Written by Reid Gagle |
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Box Office
| Budget | $11,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | A very old, closed, unused bridge in the village of Elora, Ontario, was refurbished for the movie, and now serves as a pedestrian bridge there. See more » |
| Goofs | A toy electric train shown running around a Christmas tree is of a post-1950 design, as is the track. The train is based on 19th-century locomotive and passenger car prototypes, making it more plausible. However, toy electric trains that even remotely resembled the one shown did not exist by 1901. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Making of 'Mrs. Soffel' (1984). See more » |
| Quotes |
Kate Soffel:
Don't you let them take me alive, Ed. Promise me. Promise me, Ed. Ed Biddle: I won't, I promise. I won't let them take you. See more » |